Green Cardamom (Elettaria cardamommum)
Cultivate the renowned 'Queen of Spices' with this Green Cardamom plant. Native to southern India and a relative of ginger, this tropical plant produces delicate flowers with white petals and purple veining, eventually yielding highly aromatic seeds essential for authentic chai, curries, and desserts. Beyond its culinary fame, cardamom has traditional uses for soothing upset stomachs. It thrives in moist, rich soil with partial sun, requiring about two years to begin fruiting. This perennial grows 3-6 feet tall and is suitable for Zone 10.
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Category Rank
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Price vs Category Average
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Below average
Pot Size
4
/ "
Who it's for
- High-Value Spice Production
- Attractive Tropical Foliage
- Reliable Source for Tropicals
Who should skip it
- Challenging Environmental Needs
- Long Maturation Period
- Significant Space Requirement
Key Specs
Pot Size
4"
Hardiness Zone
10
Grows To
3-6' tall
Minimum Indoor Temperatures
60 degrees F
Sun Requirements
Partial Sun
Bloom Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Life Cycle
Perennial
Features
- Queen of Spices
- Produces aromatic culinary seeds
- Flowers with white petals and purple veining
- Traditional medicinal uses
- Essential for chai and curries
- Native to southern India
- Related to the ginger family
- Perennial plant life cycle
What customers say
Customers highly value the robust, well-rooted Green Cardamom starters provided by Logee's, consistently praising the excellent initial health and secure packaging. The immediate fragrance and lush foliage upon arrival create a strong positive first impression. However, long-term cultivation presents a significant challenge. Many growers struggle to maintain the high humidity and consistent warmth necessary for indoor success, leading to frustration with browning leaves or slow growth after establishment. While product quality is rated very highly, the inherent difficulty of growing this demanding tropical species impacts overall satisfaction, as achieving usable pods requires several years of dedicated care.
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